County

County Council Member, Frederick County

At Large

Vote for: 2
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 4
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county council member votes on county laws, the budget, taxes and land-use decisions.

Candidates Compare by issue

Tiffany Grant

Democratic

Finance professional and nonprofit leader

The gist

Supports zoning that confines data centers to industrial areas
Supports requiring data centers to secure their own power
Supports rent stabilization when families are priced out
Supports Know Your Rights funding and bias accountability
Supports fully implementing the county Climate and Energy Action Plan

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Supports zoning that confines data centers to industrial areas
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support strict zoning that confines data centers to appropriate industrial areas.”
Supports requiring data centers to secure their own power
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Developers must secure their own power; not shift costs onto families and small businesses.”
Supports rent stabilization when families are priced out
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Rent stabilization has a place when families are being priced out faster than we can build.”
Supports Know Your Rights funding and bias accountability
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support Know Your Rights funding, safe access to county health services, school protection protocols, and real accountability for bias in local policing.”
Supports fully implementing the county Climate and Energy Action Plan
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support fully implementing our Climate and Energy Action Plan, protecting Priority Preservation and Rural Legacy Areas”

Jack Felton

Republican

Postmaster

The gist

Supports affordable housing and lower rental costs
Opposes profiling and stops of law-abiding residents
Supports reliable funding for disaster management

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Supports affordable housing and lower rental costs
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support affordable housing and efforts to reduce rental cost.”
Opposes profiling and stops of law-abiding residents
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Zero profiling and stopping residents who are not breaking the law.”
Supports reliable funding for disaster management
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Ensure proper funding is always available for disaster management.”

Diane Fouche

Republican

Former Frederick County director of procurement

The gist

Supports pausing new data center development
Proposes requiring county contractors to report subcontractor spending
Supports a county audit of contracting practices
Supports easing fees and rules for home renovations, apartments

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Supports pausing new data center development
Two former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County Executive
News coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
“Fouche wants to put a hold on building any new data centers until the industry's impact on Frederick can be better understood.”
Proposes requiring county contractors to report subcontractor spending
Two former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County Executive
News coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
“Contractors are required to provide that data to the federal government … She wants to see the county create similar requirements”
Supports a county audit of contracting practices
Two former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County Executive
News coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
“She wants to see a county audit to determine just how things work.”
Supports easing fees and rules for home renovations, apartments
Two former government officials compete for Republican nomination for Frederick County Executive
News coverage · WYPR · May 18, 2026 · wypr.org
“If I want to turn my basement into an apartment, why do I have to jump through burning hoops to do it”

Renee Knapp

DemocraticIncumbent

Frederick County Council member (at large)

The gist

Supports strictly enforcing the data center overlay boundary
Sponsored legislation tightening data center siting rules
Supports reviewing codes that block new housing
Supports barring immigration enforcement bases on county property
Voted for school funding increases each year
Supports green infrastructure for flooding and heat

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Supports strictly enforcing the data center overlay boundary
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Frederick County should remain vigilant about enforcing this boundary.”
Sponsored legislation tightening data center siting rules
Renee's Record
Campaign website · Friends of Renee Knapp · knapp4countycouncil.com
“Renee sponsored legislation to tighten previous data center siting and operational requirements.”
Supports reviewing codes that block new housing
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We need to review building and zoning codes to identify where regulations are impeding the creation of additional housing.”
Supports barring immigration enforcement bases on county property
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support considering local legislation to prohibit the use of county-owned property to be used for these purposes.”
Voted for school funding increases each year
Renee's Record
Campaign website · Friends of Renee Knapp · knapp4countycouncil.com
“Renee voted each year to increase funding for the real needs of the students, teachers, and support staff of FCPS.”
Supports green infrastructure for flooding and heat
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Frederick County Council At Large
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Incorporating the use of rain gardens, permeable pavements, urban tree canopies, and green roofs in community infrastructure”

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